> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of > Nabil Esphahani > Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 4:50 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: EOS Canon 24-85 vs Sigma 24-70/2.8 vs Sigma 28-70/2.8 > > > Since at the time being I can not afford the Canon Ls (24-70 > or 28-70), I am looking for opinions regarding the above > three lenses. I would prefer the Sigma 24-70/2.8 but if > either of the other two provides better performance I would > pick one of them. > > Thanks >
Hi Nabil, I used to have 24-85, and now own 28-135 IS and Sigma 28-70 EX DF (purchase a week ago) as my normal zoom. My other lenses include 50/1.8 mk1, 100/2.0, 16-35L, 70-200L IS, and Sigma 180 EX macro. Canon 24-85 is a decent lens, good to very good optical quality, good contrast, decent built quality, and very compact. Sigma 28-70 is a very good lens, very sharp with very good contrast, and its build quality seems better than Canon 24-85. But the lens is a little prone to flare comparing with my other Canon L lenses (about the same level of flare as 24-85), so you should watch for the sun. I think it is because of Sigma EX lens coating is still not as good as Canon L lens, IMO. It is a very compact lens considering its f/2.8 aperture - almost the same size as 28-135 IS. AF is not as fast as USM lenses obviously - but still fast enough, a bit noisy, and its zoom ring reversed than Canon (no problem with me). Overall, I'm very satisfied with this lens so far. Have no experience with Sigma 24-70, but was put off to try or buy since it uses 82mm filter. I decided to give Sigma 28-70 a try after delighted by Sigma 180 EX macro results - this is a fabulous lens! About compatibility, both my Sigma 180 EX macro and Sigma 28-70 EX DF are fully compatible with current Canon bodies (including EOS D60, 1D, 1V, and 30/33). regards,,, Bambang. * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
